Turkey Trim & Slim Challenge (CLOSED)

IMPRESSIVE RYAN! YOU GO BOY! :drinker:

I like the idea of Thirsty Thursday! For me to remember to drink water...I go fill up and drink my plastic 32oz container before I eat anything, breakfast, snack, or lunch!!! I fill it up at least 4 times throughout my work day and I fill it up on the way home, and then again when I get home and drink water to accompany my dinner! Good luck everyone!

So today is our 1st Thirsty Thursday, we have a water challenge, and are also to discuss drinks.

Well....a challenge it most definitely is and has always been, as I have the hardest time forcing myself to drink water! The only time I seem to be thirsty for it is when I'm in the process of working out and are hot and tired. Flavored water like Propel, and flavored singles to go packs have helped tremendously with my effort though! While I've cut back on sodas and other sugary drinks by about 50%, I don't have the will power as yet to cut them out of my diet/life altogether, and honestly, I don't feel as if I want to as they are one of my guilty pleasure foods and haven't prevented me from dropping the pounds! I have purposed and long to drink more water!

Hehe, this one is super easy for me! All I ever drink is water and I love it! Except, of course, for my cup of joe in the early morning

Hi! My name is Carrie and I'm 34 years old and have a great hubby of 13 years and 5 beautiful children...3 girls, 2 boys. After the birth of my 3rd daughter I weighed close to 300lbs and on June 27(my anniversary) I had enough of it and joined WW and lost 150lbs. But it was short lived victory because I got pregnant with my 4th and then after he was born and trying to juggle everything, I forgot about myself and how to get back on the horse. I got pregnant with my 5th and after I had him had a VERY hard time trying to lose weight. He is now 9 months old, and I'm tired of weighing close to 200lbs and I want to be back to that skinny self I found. Now, in my life I never once was skinny but it's like the saying, Nothing tastes as skinny feels is absolutely true. I want to feel comfortable again in my skin and clothes so here I am to lose the weight for good and hopefully by summer wear a bikini(NOT). I am hoping this spring to hit one of my goals in 2 years to run in a 5K and so I need to put myself first for awhile and get myself back to where I was.

Hi! I am Nancy - some of you know me from Kristy's previous challenge & from Flying the World. For those who don't, I am a 42 year old married mom of two. I have been up & down with weight all my life. I joined MFP last Jan. at my highest recorded weight - 234.4. I have lost about 35 lbs. since then and have gone from a 22 to a 16/18 (that's my NSV!). I have found the most success when I am involved in a challenge that I really like. Kristy's BOB summer challenge was the first one I ever did on MFP, and it was fantastic & fun! So, I was very psyched to see she was starting this one!.

My goal on this one is to lose a pound a week, and get back below 200. I got below 200 about 2 months ago, and since the school year started I have been struggling to stay there!! I am a teacher, and my kids are in something every weeknight, so it's a little crazy at times. I weighed in for this challenge at just over 200, which really frustrated me because I haven't weighed in over 200 in 2 months. (Hoping it's more due to TOM). I am happy to see that alot of the people who have posted on here are setting realistic goals. (and you can always set a new goal if you meet your goal early!)

Looking forward to motivating each other! Good luck all!

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

I keep a water bottle on my desk at work so during the week usually I have no problems getting my 64 oz. The weekends are not as good. I will try to do the same at home, keeping a water bottle with me at all times. I'm going to look into that android app! That may be what I need for the weekends.

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Besides my morning Starbucks (nonfat skinny vanilla latte), all I drink is water. Sometimes I'll take a sip of my husbands soda, but I try not to because I'll easily want to start drinking a couple cans of it a day. Coke and Dr Pepper is my weakness! (Cupcakes too. Dang those cute little frosted cakes!)

I also second using a straw! I find that I'll drink twice as much while using one. When water doesn't sound good, I'll use those Mio water flavoring drops, too.

Hey everyone! We're off to a great start! Need a little help for a few days. I am at a conference for two days with four teen-age girls. Im a teacher as well and student council advisor. Going to be difficult logging and getting all my water in but this is why I so needed this challenge...there is always something coming up or something to do.

I usually only drink tea or water but I have to confess I love beer wine and mixed drinks and that does not help weightloss! My goal is to increase my water intake and try to avoid alcohol except for a few on the weekends.

Going to look into that app too!! Awesome idea!

Michele

Day 2 challenge complete, Woohoo 64 ounces of water down. Thanks Kristy for the app info, just what I need.
Will do it all over again tomorrow. Have a great night all.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share a quick NSV, this week at home church 2 ladies came up to me and complimented me on my slimmer waist! =D I can hardly beileve that my waist is 32 "...when I first started it was at 42".

WOW mileneD!!! That's awesome!!!! Great job!!

I like the idea of having a group. The only thing I would say is to be clear about whether we would be utilizing the group page or the thread and if you want to use both just be clear about the function of both

I can't shop for new clothes often, I just can't bring myself to spend money on new clothes that may not fit too long, so I've been going to thrift stores. I bought a pair of size 20 jeans last weekend (I'm generally in a size 22 now) and they fit And, this is not an NSV...but this week the scale FINALLY started moving again! WOOT

Congratulations! MileneD fabulous!

Own group sounds great, but not sure what the difference would be than with the thread.

My NSV is yesterday I tried on a blouse that I was waiting to get into but it is too large for me now. Loved that blouse but love the thinner me better.

Hey Milene D...... Awesome job 10 inches !!!!! you go girl !!!

ooops getting carried away